Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere says last season's two-match spell as interim head coach at Norwich City convinced him he was ready to step up into the hot seat

Wilshere first joined the Canaries last year as a first-team coach, moving from his previous role in charge of Arsenal's under-18 side.

"I always said I didn't want to leave that environment until I could really feel I could have an influence and affect first-team players," he told the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast.

"I decided to take that step in Norwich and I think it was a really good step, becoming a first-team coach, being on someone's staff and being able to watch how they do it, feel what the players are feeling - and selfishly at times, (have) the ability to step back because I wasn't the head coach, I wasn't the main guy."

Wilshere admitted he had experienced "imposter syndrome" feelings but being given the chance to lead the team had boosted his self-confidence.

He continued: "Ultimately, what gave me the belief was the last two games of the season.

"You can have a dream and ambition of...